Naval History Bay Tours Aboard PCF 816 Swift Boat (Weekends)

Take a High-Speed Bay Tour Aboard a Legendary Swift Boat PCF-816 (Patrol Craft Fast)

Only $15.00 per person with general admission ticket purchase.

Be a part of history, ride the only active passenger carrying Swift Boat in the country. Feel the power of the twin 12 cylinder 2-stroke Detroit Diesels as you take a behind the scenes 75-minute narrated tour of San Diego’s military history.

Dates | March 14, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 (Saturdays & Sundays)

Location | Maritime Museum of San Diego

Purchase tickets here! $15-$35

Tour route heads under Coronado Bay Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, and then Naval Amphibious Base. It then heads back by the aircraft carrier basin and Naval Air Station North Island before returning to the Museum, plus a high speed run to feel the unique power of the Swift Boat.

This is a narrated tour describing PCF 816’s role in the U.S., Malta, Viet Nam, Swift Boat sailors, and the above establishments on the Bay.

A unique one of a kind adventure.

For further information on this event please visit the website: https://sdmaritime.org/visit/on-the-water-adventures/pcf-816-swift-boat-tour/

Bay Tour is an additional $15.00 with purchase of general admission to the Maritime Museum. Guests may visit all Museum ships and exhibits before or after their 75-minute narrated bay tour. Museum open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.